Darleneh710
06-23-2007, 10:33 AM
I don't come on here all that much, but am trying to change that. I just wanted to say that the week before last week I was in a very sad and depressed state. Normally I am not like that but I have a lot going on and none of it is good. I have been out of work for almost a yr. I was layed off from my job, that I had almost a yr, around this time last year. And though I have had a temp job here and there it is really hard to find a job and nothing is really out there. Well, I was really down that friday night (a week ago yesterday) and it was awful. But, then it started turning around. I watch national bingo night and ended up winning one of the games...I only one a small gift, but it got me on the positive side a little bit. Then that following Monday I was signed up for a seminar at the Career Center not to far from me and I met a wonderful person. Turns out she lives less than 10 min from and we have so much in common. Somehow that day I was so positive and confident and I ended up telling her about a job that I had gone for an interview, but didnt have the right experience...Well, she called the company and got an interview and just found out the other day that she got the job! She was so happy and kept thanking me for telling her about it. After helping her out and realizing that I made her happy...it just made me 10 times more happy and positive. This past week has been a wonderful, inspirational week for me. I am normally a shy person and very insecure, but after talking with several people this week...I kind of opened up...all of them told me that I sound so confident and positive and hearing that just made me feel even more positive and confident. I think being out of work for so long has made me realize that any job at this point is a good thing. I have actually lowered my standards and told myself that I will work just about anywhere mainly because I need a job. With that said, I have applied to some places that I normally wouldn't work, but because they are close to my home I figure I can save on gas and still bring in some $$.
I hope I didn't depress anyone. I feel so much better after going to this career minded workshop (they call it the fast track) and you learn all about resumes and cover letters and interviewing and all the techniques and I have really learned so much and am thankful because I am finally meeting people who are friendly and are willing to help you out. I just wanted to come on here and tell you all that no matter how bad it seems, there is always someone else worse off than you are. I had a good friend tell me this recently and now I am just trying to be positive and just take pride in myself.
I suppose it is kind of late in the game to get self-confidence huh? I mean I am 35 lol
Have a great weekend ladies!
I hope I didn't depress anyone. I feel so much better after going to this career minded workshop (they call it the fast track) and you learn all about resumes and cover letters and interviewing and all the techniques and I have really learned so much and am thankful because I am finally meeting people who are friendly and are willing to help you out. I just wanted to come on here and tell you all that no matter how bad it seems, there is always someone else worse off than you are. I had a good friend tell me this recently and now I am just trying to be positive and just take pride in myself.
I suppose it is kind of late in the game to get self-confidence huh? I mean I am 35 lol
Have a great weekend ladies!